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Women who Code: Hemalatha Jani’s journey from Java to C++ to SQL

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It’s Women’s History Month. At Cendyn, we are using this opportunity to showcase the female developers building our technology stacks. Inspirational, candid and unique, their stories showcase strong women who are blazing trails in hospitality tech to build a more inclusive and balanced mainframe. Look for their stories throughout March!

Name: Hemalatha Jani

Title: Quality Assurance Test Analyst III

What was your digital upbringing like? In the 90s, my cousin used to share his Java programming skills and encouraged me to take a course on programming.

What was your first tech job? Instructor in programming languages like FoxPro and C++ in a small computer institute.

What drew you to tech? When I was completing my bachelor’s degree in 1993, most of the Indian companies started to use computers. I decided to do my master’s in computers, as I expected the job opportunities would be strong.

What technologies are you passionate about? I am passionate about SQL. I would like to learn more about the queries.

What inspires you at the moment? Volunteer work at the temple.

What are the biggest barriers for women entering the tech industry and what are your ideas to overcome these? I believe there are no barriers for women to enter the tech industry, as long as women get family support.

Are you a female coder or looking to get into the mix? Connect with “Women who Code.”